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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 164,462.28, 245,503.38 and 144,533.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 164,462.28, 245,503.38 and 144,533.76 is: 215,754.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    164,462.28 : 245,503.38 = 144,533.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    164,462.28/245,503.38 = 144,533.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    164,462.28x = 245,503.38 × 144,533.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    164,462.28x = 35,483,526,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,483,526,604.11/164,462.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215,754.80

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